In law, a settlement is a resolution between disputing parties about a legal case, reached either before or after court action begins.
National Opioid Settlements
Over the next 18 years, South Dakota will receive approximately $54 million from the National Settlement Agreement involving Johnson & Johnson, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson, and a Bankruptcy Resolution concerning Purdue Pharma, L.P.
During the 2022 Legislative Session, HB 1038 appropriated these funds to the Department of Social Services for disbursement to address the opioid abuse and misuse within the State. Codified in SDCL 34-20B-116, 70% (Statewide Share) will be appropriated to the State and 30% (Localized Share) will be disbursed directly to participating local governments.
Payment Amounts
Opioid Settlement Fund Community Grant Program
DSS utilizes 25% of the statewide share to support South Dakota Organizations efforts to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance use challenges in South Dakota communities.
Applications for State Fiscal Year 2026 are no longer being accepted. Applications will be accepted for State Fiscal Year 2027 beginning November 3, 2025.
2023-2024 Grant Award Summary
The Division of Behavioral Health maximizes opportunities at the federal level to support the behavioral health needs of individuals in South Dakota. The below links provide an overview of the federal grants that support behavioral health services in South Dakota.